Administrator - Strategic Partnerships (Part-time, 12-month Contract)

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Our mandate is to advance the competitiveness of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with more than 57 enterprise bodies, providing talent development, upskilling and innovative business support to 23,142 businesses and 84,515 workers throughout the country last year. The agency has been recognised as an international best-practice model by the European Commission, the OECD and the ILO, among others.

Our mission is to empower enterprises and individuals across every region and sector to build the skills, confidence, and innovation capacity to drive national competitiveness and to succeed in a changing world. We work in partnership with business, government, and education to deliver upskilling driven by enterprise needs, and aligned with Ireland’s national priorities in digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. Our mission is to create a connected learning ecosystem that accelerates innovation, supports lifelong learning, and supports Ireland’s workforce to be competitive, adaptable, and future-ready.

Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Skillnet Ireland is a member of the European Pact for Skills. The organisation actively participates in several skills development projects with European partners. These projects are co-funded by the European Union and support the development of digital and sustainability skills in Irish businesses and organisations.

Role Overview

Skillnet Ireland is seeking a part-time Administrator to support the delivery of the Strategic Talent Development Planning (STDP) Programme for a fixed-term period of 12 months, reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Manager, working closely with the Strategic Partnerships team, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will support the effective administration, coordination and continuous improvement of the programme, ensuring a high-quality experience for participating enterprises, facilitators, mentors and strategic partners.

The Administrator will take responsibility for the use of tools and systems to optimise programme delivery, contribute to programme governance and reporting activities, support stakeholder engagement, and ensure robust programme administration, compliance and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and coordination of the Strategic Talent Development Planning (STDP) Programme across the participant lifecycle.

• Coordinate programme activities including participant onboarding, communications, workshops, webinars, scheduling and event logistics.

• Coordinate engagement with facilitators, mentors, programme partners and participating organisations to support effective programme delivery.

• Support the management of programme milestones, participant progression, reporting requirements and programme documentation.

• Prepare and maintain programme materials, presentations, records and operational resources.

• Support the collection, organisation and reporting of programme evaluation, feedback and impact data.

• Maintain programme records, SharePoint files, Asana tasks and other systems to support effective programme delivery and knowledge management.

• Support financial administration activities including procurement processes, purchase orders, invoicing and budget tracking.

• Ensure relevant programme processes, controls and governance requirements are implemented and maintained.

• Assist with stakeholder communications and engagement activities as required.

• Identify opportunities to improve programme processes, systems and ways of working through digital tools, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Undertake any other duties required to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the Strategic Talent Development Planning Programme.

Essential Criteria

• A third-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification is desirable

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

• 3 years' experience in an administration, programme coordination, project support or similar role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organisational ability

• Experience supporting the delivery of multiple projects, programmes or workstreams simultaneously

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

• Intermediate proficiency in project coordination and project management tools

• Experience supporting monitoring, reporting and administrative processes

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

• A self-starter with a desire for ownership and commitment to the job

• Promoter of quality through continuous performance improvement

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in Learning and Development, Human Resources, organisational development or workforce planning initiatives

• Experience supporting enterprise development, workforce development, education or training programmes

• Experience working with external stakeholders, partners or programme participants

• Experience supporting programme evaluation, participant engagement or impact reporting activities

• Recognised qualification in project management

Application Details

This hybrid role is being offered as a part-time position working 20 hours per week from 9 am - 1 pm, Monday to Friday, for a period of 12 months. Interested candidates should send a comprehensive CV, which outlines why they should be considered for this position. Applications can only be made using the Skillnet Ireland Careers page.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1 pm, Friday, 27th November, 2026.

An attractive and competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Skillnet Ireland operates a hybrid working model for roles that meet business and suitability criteria. Skillnet Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us.